I had the best experience at The Midwifery Group. Everyone, from the admin team to the midwives, were all so lovely. I was under the care of Team 3 for the duration of my pregnancy, birth and postpartum care. They always took the time to answer my questions and were quick to connect me with other resources if needed. I never felt rushed out the door and I always knew how to get in contact with them if needed. I really liked that I got a chance to meet all the midwives on my team. Having the midwives rotate for my prenatal appointments meant that I had built a strong rapport with each of them by the end of my pregnancy. This all but guaranteed that I would have a trusted and familiar face attend me at my birth. I also loved that the first 2 prenatal visits were done in my home. Not having to pack up a newborn and a toddler and rush across town to make it to an appointment on time was truly a godsend. In the end, I couldn't have been happier with my pregnancy and birth experience. I felt safe, empowered, and cared for. If another pregnancy is in my future, I will absolutely be returning to The Midwifery Group. read more

I always knew I wanted to go with midwifery care for my birthing experiences and my experiences with TMG for both of my pregnancies just confirmed that we made the right choice. With both pregnancies, Team 3 took great care of us, and I always felt like I had ample time to address concerns and never felt like I was being rushed out the door. The midwives were informative, supportive and really advocated for me as they took the time to really understand what I wanted for my birthing plan. When complications arose, I felt taken care of, even if it also felt chaotic - I knew I was in good hands. I also appreciated the home visits postpartum, those visits were certainly integral in my recovery and for the early days in my daughters' lives. The midwives were collaborative with other providers in my care team (I.e. specialists, allied health providers) and the care was truly patient centered. Also, the front staff are amazing, friendly, helpful and easy to talk to as well. You could tell everyone really enjoyed working there/believed in that model of care, and I truly feel like that makes a difference. I wish I could continue receiving care here but sadly I've graduated from midwifery care. Woulid totally recommend!! read more

Sitting down for an appointment at The Midwifery Group was a breath of fresh air. The space is comfortable and welcoming, and the midwives themselves are great at putting everything in perspective. Most medical appointments feel rushed, and very clinical, but at the Midwifery Group I always felt like we were given the time and respect that we deserved, and always left feeling like we were in capable hands. We are repeat clients, and the service we recieved has been excellent. Delivery was fast and efficient, and the product itself has proven to be everything we had hoped for. Five stars, the midwifery group can catch our babies any time. read more

We're back at Midwifery Group with our second pregnancy. During pregnancy 1 & now 2, we have had Team 1. The whole team is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and caring. They book our appointments quickly, suggest follow up tests and professionals when necessary, and advocate hard for you. The clear, and safe communication and care during the Covid-19 pandemic is extremely reassuring and wholeheartedly received. Thank you Team 1 for keeping us safe while still providing top notch medical care with a friendly smile! read more

I gave birth to my baby boy this year and had selected to take midwifery care. I initially started out with a different midwifery group however they liquidated and so at 25weeks pregnant I moved to the midwifery group on Main st. I was a client of Team 3 and I was extremely pleased at how they took over my care and the transition they had in relation to my files from the previous midwives. I found them attentive and professional in all capacities and would like to give a big shout out to Rachel & Kathryn who were a fantastic support throughout my labour and delivery I will definitely attend back should I have a second pregnancy! read more

I am incredibly disappointed with my experience at The Midwifery Group. I am writing this review to help others make a more informed decision about whether or not they want to pursue this particular group of midwife practitioners or even a midwife in general for their prenatal care. When my husband and I found out we were expecting a baby, we already knew we wanted our care to be in the hands of a midwife. We had heard so many great things about the above and beyond care a midwife can provide, over an obstetrician who may be overworked due to seeing a high volume of patients and take a less personalized approach to prenatal care. We selected, "The Midwifery Group" as we live in Mount Pleasant and had walked by the office many times. The positive online reviews on Yelp and Google further solidified our choice. We made the call at about 5 weeks into the pregnancy and by week 7 we met the first of the four to five midwives assigned to us. We were assigned to Team 1. (It may be worth noting that most of the positive reviews on Yelp for this place are from people who had Team 3. I can only speak to my experience with Team 1). Generally, things seemed to progress reasonably well until our second-trimester ultrasound. Without getting into the details, our ultrasound revealed some potential complications and the ultrasound doctor recommended extensive further testing. Naturally, my husband and I were quite anxious to know more and when I asked one of the midwives if we could have a follow-up appointment to discuss the prognosis and next steps we were told we had to wait until our routine appointment which was going to be 4 weeks away. We were left to navigate the complex, de-centralized healthcare system by ourselves. We tried again: After doing some research about our ultrasound results, we tried following up with one of the midwives by phone but she was frustrated by our questions and we were told: "not to google things." After going through with the recommended testing we had still not heard from the midwives about any results or next steps after a few weeks. I called the office and they said no updates were available. Feeling alone with our next routine appointment still a couple of weeks away we decided to consult with an obstetrician about our case. It was there we learned that the midwives had failed to organize more of the necessary testing that typically occurs with an ultrasound finding such as ours. Realizing the negligence that had occurred, the OB took swift action to arrange further testing and a follow-up appointment to "re-group" in just two days. So much for that above and beyond the care we were told midwives excelled at giving. Given all of this, we decided to transfer our care to the OB right then and there. The icing on the cake is that when the midwives found out about our transfer they called to "apologize" for dropping the ball. However, it wasn't an apology. The midwife who called me tried to shift the blame onto me and my husband for not following up with them to book further testing at BC Women's; testing we didn't even know we were supposed to get. From my understanding midwives played an important role historically in bringing back a human-centred approach to prenatal and labour care when the medical profession had turned it into a de-personalized intervention in a hospital. However, with more women becoming medical doctors in the last 40 odd years, I think the field of gynaecology and obstetrics has evolved significantly so that patients can now receive the best of both worlds: Nurturing and empathetic practitioners with the necessary medical knowledge to make competent and effective decisions. We didn't expect the midwives to have the most up-to-date medical information on our situation, but we did expect them to stay on top of our file, coordinate the necessary paperwork, organize testing with the appropriate experts and at least provide the opportunity to be able to discuss our worrying ultrasound results with an "extra" appointment. Our OB had no issue doing any of this and in a matter of hours. She did her best to answer our google-researched questions and when she didn't have the answers, she made sure we could still voice our concerns and relayed to us that she was doing everything she could to make us feel like we were being taken care of. If a midwife cannot answer medical questions, nor coordinate the necessary specialists, nor provide empathetic and understanding support when complications arise, then what are they good for? TL;DR: You get assigned 4-5 midwives for your care. Way too many. This review is about Team 1 at the Midwifery Group. Most positive reviewers on Yelp say they had Team 3. Midwives dropped the ball on arranging the necessary testing for our baby and tried to blame us for their mistakes. Midwives don't have enough medical knowledge to answer basic questions when complications arise. read more

This group seems to never answer the phone. I have called several times and am put on long holds (over 20 minutes!).

I have nothing but great things to say about the Midwifery Group. Leading up to my delivery they ensured I was healthy and well informed. During my long delivery which included an oxytosen drip and a vaccum to get my nugget out, Rachel was incredible at not only carring for me but advocating for me and supporting me when I was struggling. Our post care was incredible, the entire team is rock stars. I feel blessed that I was in their care during this rollercoaster of a journey. read more

I love this place! They don't rush you during appointments, they are helpful, friendly and professional. It was so nice to have an advocate for me when I was in the hospital, especially being overdue. Annie even showed me around bc women's and gave us a tour! I am due with my second child and I have the same team of midwives. read more

New Dad's Review: My wife and I were blessed to have Jill, Laura, and student Jessa involved beginning to end in the birth of our first. Their collective expertise made the entire experience amazing and it was easy to place our trust in them - not an easy feat given the magnitude of the event. For those who aren't aware, midwifery fees are completely covered by MSP with support continuing well after birth. Parting ways is going to be hard when that day arrives as they were our 'family' for a relatively short but intensely intimate moment in time. We feel indebted for ensuring the safe arrival of our son, even when times got tough. My brother and sister-in-law had a similarly positive experience with the Midwifery Group and the group is very well regarded in the neighbourhood if pre-natal group chatter means anything. You likely have to live in Vancouver to access the Midwifery Group's services but I strongly recommend them. They are educated, experienced, certified and regulated with a level of service that you could never price. We are forever grateful! read more

My wife and I just recently had our first child and decided to go the midwife route. Being our first experience with child birth, we didn't know what to expect. The team that we were assigned at Midwifery group was great. The entire team was very accessible and very knowledgeable. The whole entire experience was awesome. They were there from start to finish (including postpartum care). Our favourite midwife was Rachel Rees. She was awesome! Very caring and knowledgeable and she played a huge part in coaching during active labour. I would highly recommend the Midwifery group and will choose them for any future pregnancy we may have. read more

The Midwifery Group - Lobby area - Midwives Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The Team 1 midwives at the Midwifery group provided me with generous and personalized prenatal and postpartum care. I can't recommend them enough, and would definitely go back for any future pregnancies. Their philosophy of care is very much to provide the benefit of their knowledge and experience, but decisions are up to the client to make. So you will especially appreciate their care if you are interested in doing research and making your own decisions around pregnancy and birth. The very best part of their midwifery care for me was the postpartum home visits at 1, 3, and 7 days after the birth. It was amazing to get their care, help and advice on postpartum, newborn and breastfeeding issues without needing to leave the house with a brand new baby! Oh - book early, as soon as you find out you are expecting. They fill up quickly! read more

Post-partum checkups in your pjs? Yes, please! (House calls to do check ups after birth are just one of the many reasons we love midwives.) I've had two babies with team 2 and I couldn't ask for better care. I appreciate how they view pregnancy as a normal, healthy part of a woman's life and I value their experience and advice greatly. Always approachable, I never felt like I had a 'silly' question or was being rushed. I was always given options, informed and empowered to make the choice for myself, and fully supported in whatever choice I made. I hate leaving after the last visit- I feel like I'm saying goodbye to close friends! Professional, compassionate, thorough, intelligent, strong, loving care. We love our midwives! Thank you for your part in bringing our two beautiful boys into this world. read more

I had a good experience here with the birth of my second child. The on-call midwife met us promptly at the hospital on the big day and the home visits afterward were very convenient. However it was often hard to get someone on the phone to make/change an appointment. Staff have a good understanding of best practices and advocate on their behalf, sometimes to the point of hostility toward choices such as bottle-feeding and the use of formula. First-time mothers should note that the ladies are relatively young and several have no children of their own; you may prefer a provider that has more experience with the early days, e.g., learning to breastfeed etc. read more

They don't take patient who doesn't live in Vancouver :( I am feeling discriminated. read more

I always knew I wanted a midwife, and I'm SO glad I made the call to go with the midwifery group for my first pregnancy / delivery. I was assigned team 3, and mostly dealt with Rachel and Jill. Both were AMAZING. My appointments regularly ran 30+ minutes, because they spent time thoughtfully discussing things with me and answering any questions I may have had. I never felt rushed! Rachel ended up delivering my son and it was a truly wonderful experience. I felt like we had such a solid team at Women's, and my natural labor and delivery may not have been possible if it wasn't for the amazing care of Rachel. To top it all off, you receive 6 weeks of postpartum care. I was so sad to say goodbye! Thank you Midwifery Group!! read more

Like all midwifery practices, it can be tough to get in (I called 4 practices within a week of a positive test, and no-one called back. It was baby season in Vancouver. I just walked in eventually, and talked directly to the front desk staff). But I had a wonderful experience with my midwives. Great, informative appointments in the months leading up. Amelia was AWESOME at helping us get this baby into the world. And Sarah and Annie provided some amazing aftercare. I cried after my final check up because it was such an empowering and informed method of healthcare, and I didn't want to leave. read more

I have used The Midwifery Group twice now. Once for my first birth at BC Women's and the second time when I had my second child at home. Both were obviously live-changing events, but made all the better in the warm caring experienced hands of these midwives. It's almost worth going through pregnancy again just to see them. Seriously, you will not be disappointed. The moment you pee on the stick - call them!! - read more

After having a not so great experience during my pregnancy with my second child, I can't say enough about the midwives in this practice. I cannot believe how different my experiences were. The midwives in this practice were so easy to get along with. They were helpful, sweet, kind, and seemed genuinely interested in my baby and me. I would definitely recommend the midwives from The Midwifery Group to any mother-to-be. read more

I have had the good fortune to have had two great experiences with Team One at the Midwifery Group. I had prepared for a home birth for my first child (in 2008), but due to some complications, had to give birth at BC Womens. Candace had been attending for over 24 hours straight. Despite this, she was caring, encouraging and an absolute positive force in helping bring my son into this world. Postnatal care was phenomenal! The guidance I received to help get my milk to come in was exceptional with multiple home visits and phone calls from the midwives. My second child (2012) was born in the comfort of my home. Due to the rapid speed of my labor, Amelia from Team Two, accompanied Patrice, who ended up catching my daughter. I can't even begin to explain how well my daughter and I were cared for! We were also given the time and space to bond in the comfort of my own bed, while the midwives completed paper work in another room. Patrice and Amelia were swift in looking after all the clean up, leaving my family to relax and revel in our new family member. Once again, postnatal care was amazing! Tracy had come over, on a day that was not scheduled, to make sure my daughter was not in danger of losing too much weight, as my milk had not come in yet. She also stayed past the end of her shift to teach me a proper latch. The midwives showed amazing care and kindness. For me, that is an essential part of pre- and postnatal care. And of course, they are full of the skills and knowledge to help guide one's pregnancy and birthing experience (that goes without saying!). Their level of professionalism goes beyond anything a text book could teach. I would imagine that they chose to be in the midwifery profession for the love of it because it shows! I am truly grateful for my experiences with them! read more

Saw team 2 from the start of my pregnancy until the planned home birth of our son. I really can't say enough about the amazing support, knowledge and care that I received. It was truly a sad day when we had our final appointment. If we do it again, we will use the same clinic. I have friends that have been equally pleased with team 1. read more

I don't think that Yelp would allow me enough space to write all the wonderful things I have to say about the Midwifery Group! I was fortunate enough to have the care of Team 2 at the MWG for both of my pregnancies. I can't stress enough how different this experience is as opposed to that with an OB. My first baby was breech so I saw an OB in the last few weeks of the pregnancy, and although the doctor herself was wonderful, those appointments were rushed, the waiting room packed and the overall experience was very cold, clinical and impersonal. Not so at the MWG! The atmosphere is so warm and inviting, and the appointments are long enough that you can ask questions, discuss concerns, and just generally get to know your midwives. Which, when it comes time to give birth, having one of these wonderful women by your side who you've cultivated a relationship with over the previous 30+ odd weeks, is absolutely amazing. I felt so safe with my midwives at my side, and in the wonderful world of childbirth, feeling "safe" and feeling that you're surrounded by people you know and trust is absolutely priceless. Pregnancy is an incredibly special time in a woman's life, and those 40 weeks should be spent loving your changing shape and the beautiful baby growing within. The MWG combines warm, compassionate care with the utmost in competence so you really feel you're being looked after at every turn. Honestly, if I weren't so tired out from our 2 kids I'd consider having a third just so I could hang out with the MWG gals again ;) read more

I came to the midwifery group when I was pregnant with my first. It was the best decision I ever made! I felt their level of care exceeded what I would have had if I had chosen to go with an obgyn. They also have a nice library you can use as well. I had team 2 (Laura and Jill) and I don't think I would have made it without them! Pregnancy and labour is a personal journey and I never felt pushed only supported. I had a VERY long labour and Jill was was there every step of the way, which included multiple middle of the night visits. I highly recommend the Midwifery Group. read more

I was so so impressed with my experience with Team 1 in late 2012/early 2013 when I gave birth to my first child. During the pregnancy, the midwives were very attentive to my needs and I was never rushed out of an appointment. They always took the time to answer each and every question I had. I ended up having an emergency c section, but I would go with a midwife again in a heartbeat (in fact I am currently trying to get pregnant with my second and I intend to call them when I do). The hospital and home visits were such a blessing at a time where I could barely get out of bed, let alone bring my baby to a clinic. I highly recommend this practice to everyone. read more

My wife, Rachel and I were blessed to have Team 1 consisting of Andrea, Candace, Laurie, Tracy and student, Stephanie involved in our baby's care. I felt as a soon to be dad, these remarkable ladies never pushed their own agendas on us and supported us in our own decision making process with regards to birth plan. No request or question that we brought forward, no matter how moronic they might have sounded, was turned away. They shared our sense of excitement in our moments of joy and held our hands when our confidence wavered. They fought with the admin. for us to stay in the hospital, when after 48+ hours of early labour my wife wasn't quite ready to deliver, but was "done" with having another contraction at home. They were there for us when we received news that we would need an emergency C-section. They held Rachel's hand and my own in our most vulnerable moments. It has now been a week since birth and we are at home, and we continue to receive visits from Team 1 to ensure that both mama and baby are ok. I might sound a little biased in writing this review but having a team of advocates, hand holders, and birth gurus in our corner was exactly what my wife and I needed. So thank you Laurie and Candace for being quick to visit us at home when mama was going through those contractions. Thanks Andrea for fighting for us to get into the hospital and holding our hands during the birthing process when it seemed like every other couple without midwife support was getting turned away. Thank you Tracy, Stephanie, Andrea, and Candace for checking in with us each morning following delivery to ensure that we were doing ok. Cheers, Darren read more

It seems weird to be posting a review of such a monumental experience, but I want others to know how great the care offered at Midwifery Group is. I had my child later in life at the age of 41, and the reassurance and common sense care I received was fantastic. I had Candace, Laurie and Andrea as my team and they were all wonderful, but Candace was the one who ended up attending at my daughters' birth at BC Womens. One of my fondest memories of the labour is actually when I would take breaks in the tub, and we talked about all sorts of things, not necessarily about 'baby stuff'. The aftercare home visits are amazing and helpful. To not have to leave home to have your baby weighed etc at such a stressful and tiring time is a huge bonus! They provide excellent advice on breastfeeding and baby care and offer emotional support that is much needed. If you are expecting, give them a call - they are awesome! read more

I would highly recommend the midwifery group. They provided my prenatal care, home-birth and post-natal care. I found the care to be out of this world, particularly the at-home visits after our birth. read more